Heenan announced Monday that he hopes to challenge for Greg Gianforte's Congressional seat in 2018.

In his announcement letter Heenan writes:

“Like many of you, I feel that Congress is corrupt and has put the needs of corporations and wealthy special interests ahead of working people and working families. Montana deserves a representative who will hold Washington accountable and put the interests of Montanans and their families first. As someone who has fought on behalf of Montanans in court against corporate special interests, I am running to fight for all of us whose voices are not being heard in Washington.”

“I value hard work like most Montanans. I believe that people should not have to struggle to find a job if they are willing to work hard. People who work hard should not have to struggle provide for themselves and their family. As a small business owner, I have been fortunate enough to help create jobs in my community. But I know how difficult it can be to get a business off the ground. One of my top priorities is to streamline regulations to encourage small businesses and other companies to invest in Montana and create good paying jobs for our communities.”

“The rich and powerful have been waging war on the middle class for many years now. Their solution for everything is to throw money at themselves under the false claim that it will ‘trickle down.’ The truth is you don’t help working Montanans by giving more and more money to the rich. You help working Montanans by providing tax relief to the working class. You help their children gain access to affordable college education and vocational schools that equips them with skills to compete in the 21st century. You help working families by making healthcare accessible and affordable, and by creating good paying jobs across the state.”

“With the recent healthcare bill that failed in the Senate, it’s not hard to see why people feel like Washington has failed them. Republicans in Congress have been promising ‘repeal and replace’ to us for seven years now. Instead of coming up with any solutions during that time to make health coverage available and affordable to Montanans, they pushed to take away health insurance from 15 million Americans- including 70,000 Montanans- and cause premiums to increase for families across the country just so they could give a tax break to the wealthy. Rural communities and hospitals would have been devastated by this legislation. I have represented countless families who went from middle class to bankrupt solely due to a medical crisis. This just should not happen in America. When I get to Congress, I’ll roll up my sleeves and get to work on coming up with solutions that increase access to quality, affordable health care for Montanans.”

“In the coming weeks and months ahead, I look forward to meeting Montanans across the state, listening to their hopes and concerns and sharing our common values.”

Billings lawyer John Heenan will seek the Democratic nomination for Montana’s lone congressional seat. Heenan announced Monday that he hopes to challenge for Greg Gianforte's Congressional seat in 2018.

Billings lawyer John Heenan will seek the Democratic nomination for Montana’s lone congressional seat. Heenan announced Monday that he hopes to challenge for Greg Gianforte's Congressional seat in 2018.

This October, Yellowstone County Judge Russell Fagg will step down from the bench. In a statement Fagg explains that he will step down from his position as a State District Court Judge, effective October 13, 2017.

This October, Yellowstone County Judge Russell Fagg will step down from the bench. In a statement Fagg explains that he will step down from his position as a State District Court Judge, effective October 13, 2017.

Senator Bernie Sanders is coming to Montana to campaign with congressional candidate and political outsider Rob Quist on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21. The tour will include free public rallies in Missoula, Butte, Billings, and Bozeman.

Senator Bernie Sanders is coming to Montana to campaign with congressional candidate and political outsider Rob Quist on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21. The tour will include free public rallies in Missoula, Butte, Billings, and Bozeman.

Friday was day two of filing for the 2017 Billings municipal election. No new names were added to the list of candidates on Friday, but we have confirmation Montana State House Representative Jeff Essmann is intending to file for mayor.

Friday was day two of filing for the 2017 Billings municipal election. No new names were added to the list of candidates on Friday, but we have confirmation Montana State House Representative Jeff Essmann is intending to file for mayor.

Around 6 p.m. tonight it was confirmed by one of the Helena City Commissioners that the fountain in Helena will be removed. There is no word on when it will be moved, what will replace it, or if it will be moved to a museum. The American Indian caucus asked the Helena City Commissioner to remove the fountain, which was given to the city back in the early 1900's.

Around 6 p.m. tonight it was confirmed by one of the Helena City Commissioners that the fountain in Helena will be removed. There is no word on when it will be moved, what will replace it, or if it will be moved to a museum. The American Indian caucus asked the Helena City Commissioner to remove the fountain, which was given to the city back in the early 1900's.

As many as 300 to 400 residents in Lolo were told to leave their homes immediately on Wednesday night due to increased fire activity on the Lolo Peak fire. The Missoula County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders for people and homes from mile marker 31.5 to 29.5 on both sides of Hwy 12. This includes Fort Fizzle to Balsam Root Road on both sides of Hwy 12, as well as portions of Mormon Creek Road past and including Vann Drive. Residents must check in at t...

As many as 300 to 400 residents in Lolo were told to leave their homes immediately on Wednesday night due to increased fire activity on the Lolo Peak fire. The Missoula County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders for people and homes from mile marker 31.5 to 29.5 on both sides of Hwy 12. This includes Fort Fizzle to Balsam Root Road on both sides of Hwy 12, as well as portions of Mormon Creek Road past and including Vann Drive. Residents must check in at t...